MEA October 2017

8 MEA MARKETS / October 2017 , “Musthafa & Almana’s clients include asset managers, building societies, capital markets and their participants, investment banks, national regulators, private banks, private equity firms, professional services organisations engaged principally in financial services and retail banks. Our firm has a strong relationship with large corporates and buyout funds who are looking at opportunities of inorganic growth/portfolio augmentation. We maintain periodic dialogue with such entities to share and discuss opportunities.” Healthcare Musthafa & Almana’s Healthcare Practice Group has a client base that consists of state of the art medical facilities, national health authorities, healthcare insurance providers and firms specialised in investing in the industry. Musthafa is keen to reveal more about this aspect of the firm’s work. “Over the years, we have facilitated some of the largest transactions in the healthcare sector in India and the Middle- East, by assisting our clients incorporate, license, merge and acquire, while also guiding them to resolve their disputes and raise equity capital. In addition to those services, we also help them in finding a property suitable for the setting up of a medical institute, and its construction. “The healthcare industry is an industry that does not face the risk of becoming obsolete. Great opportunities lie in this industry, which can be exploited through joint ventures, distribution, licensing, supply agreements, international trade and strategic acquisition. “Musthafa & Almana provides effective guidance for our clients. We help them navigate through all aspects of the regulatory requirements imposed by local governments of the markets that we are present in. Our holistic approach to service provision, supports cliental, both locally and globally to meet the required regulatory standard imposed in the sector they are in. We offer bespoke, tailor-made services to the needs of clients, to provide solutions that are both time and cost efficient, for the benefit of their business.” Energy and infrastructure Musthafa & Almana’s Energy and Infrastructure Practice Group provides advise for clients in every stage of the development, financing, construction, ownership and running of energy and infrastructure projects in some of the most promising markets in the world. Musthafa is eager to spill the beans on this interesting aspect of the business. “Energy and infrastructure lies at the intersection between private & public sector. For more than 20 years, the group has represented various stakeholders within the intersection, facilitating and advising on some of the most significant projects in this sector. “Facilitation of these projects requires a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the sector, coupled with the skillset to, evaluate & predict risks and allocate resources to needs. In addition, we have ample experience with the public sector, as evident by our relationships with various governmental agencies over the world, which puts us able to positively impact the numerous markets that we are actively present in. “Musthafa & Almana’s cross- border multi-disciplinary team provides advice and solutions to meet the needs of clients in various sub-sectors. The complete asset life cycle from development to acquisition falls under the range of activities we offer advice and guidance in. That includes, raising debt capital or sponsors, sales of assets, to portfolio management and asset sales. We particularly pay attention to financing key infrastructure projects, mergers and acquisitions, asset financing, regulatory matters, securitisation, construction projects and infrastructure fund information.” The infrastructure sectors Musthafa & Almana’s are involved in include: transport infrastructure: airports; bridges and tunnels; ports; rail and road. In terms of gas and power transmission sectors, the firm is involved with: oil & gas; petrochemicals; power generation (including renewables); waste and energy from waste and telecommunications and satellites. When it comes to social infrastructure, the firm is working with the following sectors: education; healthcare; municipal facilities; prisons; stadia and sporting facilities as well as water, desalination and wastewater. Musthafa & Almana’s energy team’s deep expertise in this sector enables them to advice clients on matters regarding power and utilities, transmission and distribution, oil and gas, climate change and renewable energy. Musthafa explains this point in further detail. “We aid from the start of the lifecycle of these assets to the end, which includes the consenting and planning procedure, financing, construction, operation, maintenance and finally its sale or refinancing. The energy market is international in nature, due to its various cross border deals. Our presence in UK, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, the United States and close tie-ups in the African continent, enables us to truly leverage our global network and deliver a continuous service.” Hospitality Musthafa & Almana’s Hospitality Practice Group advises clients in all the different sectors of the hospitality ecosystem. It creates innovative solutions for companies having strategic and financial interests in the hospitality industry. Musthafa is keen to elaborate on this point. “The Hospitality Group understands the special needs of companies at all stages of development. No matter where they stand, it is critical to adapt